HR 4744 · 117th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
Eliminating Debtor’s Prison for Kids Act of 2021
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2022-11-01)
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Eliminating Debtor's Prison for Kids Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Justice to make grants for states to provide mental and behavioral health services to at-risk youth, including juveniles in secure detention facilities or secure correctional facilities in the state. A state that receives a grant must (1) prohibit certain fees from being imposed on juvenile offenders or their parents or guardians; and (2) report, for inclusion in a national report, certain information about fines and fees imposed on adults and juveniles in the criminal justice system.…
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Cosponsors (4)
4 Democrats